Volatility in equity markets is your friend, proof lies in numbers
I hear a lot of friends, colleges, relatives and even my better half afraid of investing in equities. To some extent the fear is justified as they have witnessed the events that unfolded in 2008 market crash. But what if told you that you could have profited from the crash and subsequent volatility. There are some assumptions that you need to be aware of. You have surplus income which you don't need for long period of time. For most salaried people it is some portion of salary they can allocate for long term goals. You are willing to continue your sip with mutual funds with long track record and trust the Mutual Fund Manager You believe in Indian economy, and are willing to overlook the short term set backs. If events like Brexit, Demonetization and Trumphication, give you sleepless nights then either change your thought process of stay away from equities. Lets take HDFC top 200 Fund as an example which has long history of more than 20...